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EXPIRED — Flash Flood Warning for Parts of Colbert & Lauderdale Co. Until 8:15 pm
At 511 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches with locally higher amounts are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Continue reading
1 pm Advisory — Center of Nicholas Moving East-Northeastward Over the Southern Parts of Metropolitan Houston
NOAA Doppler weather radar and surface observations indicate that maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 40 mph, with higher gusts. Additional weakening is forecast during the next couple of days, and the storm is forecast to become a tropical depression by tonight. Continue reading
10 am Advisory — Center of Nicholas Moving Across Metropolitan Houston
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles, mainly over water to the southeast of the center. A TCOON observing station at Texas Point, Sabine Pass, Texas, recently measured a 1-minute sustained wind of 40 mph and a gust to 51 mph. Continue reading
7 pm Advisory — Heavy Rains, Strong Winds, & Storm Surges Continue to Pound the Central & Upper Texas Coasts
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles from the center. A WeatherFlow station at Matagorda Bay recently reported a sustained wind of 55 mph with a gust to 71 mph. Continue reading
1 pm Advisory — Nicholas Continues to Move Erratically Northward Toward the South Texas Shoreline
Data from an Air Force Reserve reconnaissance aircraft and NOAA Doppler weather radars indicate that maximum sustained winds remain near 60 mph, with higher gusts. Strengthening is forecast this afternoon and evening, and Nicholas could be near hurricane strength when it reaches the northwest Gulf coast. Weakening is anticipated on Tuesday and Wednesday while Nicholas moves over land. Continue reading
10 am Advisory — Nicholas Continues to Move Erratically Northward Just Offshore of Southern Texas
Data from the reconnaissance aircraft indicate that maximum sustained winds remain near 60 mph with higher gusts. Strengthening is forecast today, and Nicholas could reach the northwest Gulf coast as a hurricane. Weakening is anticipated on Tuesday and Wednesday while Nicholas moves over land. Continue reading
7 am Advisory — Nicholas Moving Erratically Just Offshore of Northeastern Mexico
Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph, with higher gusts. Strengthening is forecast today, and Nicholas could reach the northwest Gulf coast as a hurricane. Weakening is anticipated on Tuesday and Wednesday while Nicholas moves over land. Continue reading
TS Nicholas: Watches & Warnings Have Been Extended Northeastward as of the 10 pm Advisory
On the forecast track, the center of Nicholas will pass near or just offshore the coasts of northeastern Mexico and South Texas on Monday, and move onshore along the coast of south or central Texas coast Monday night or early Tuesday. Continue reading
A Very Nice Midday Across Central Alabama
As of 11 am, skies across a good portion of Central Alabama remain clear, but we do see some fair weather clouds hanging out over much of the eastern half of the area. Continue reading
Saturday Weather Xtreme: Sunny Skies for the Weekend
We remain sunny and dry throughout the weekend, before tropical moisture moves into the area by Monday and brings us a daily chance of scattered showers and storms. Continue reading
